About the book and author ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ is the first book of the ‘Millenium Series’ by the late Swedish author, Stieg Larsson. It has also been adapted as a Hollywood movie with the same name.
Plot
In December 2002, Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of the Swedish political magazine loses a libel case against a billionaire industrialist. He is asked by Henrik Vanger, the retired CEO of the Vangar Corporation to investigate into the disappearance of Henrik’s grandniece, Harriet Vangar. Harriet disappeared during a family gathering at the Vanger estate on Hedeby Island in 1966.
During the course of this investigation, Mikael is assisted by Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant researcher and computer hacker with a troubled past. Mikael & Lisbeth dig deep into the dark secrets of the Vangar to find clues into the disappearance of Harriet Vangar. The rest of the book deals with this unlikely duo trying to solve a seemingly unsolvable mystery.
Review
The book sets up Lisbeth Salander, the girl with the dragon tattoo, as a unlikely but legendary heroine. This brilliant but mysterious girl is strong headed and has immense strength inside her slender frame. She excels in her work as a researcher and computer hacker. She also operates with her own moral code. In Lisbeth, we discover a great character who creates a strong impression on the readers’ minds.
The book grips the readers with its mystery and keeps them hooked. Unfortunately, the book ending leaves much to be desired. A book that started with a bang ends with a whimper.
Read the book for Lisbeth Salander, a truly great fictional heroine. But overall, the book disappoints.
Rating – 3/5 (higher rating only because of Lisbeth, the girl with the dragon tattoo)
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